September 8, 2009

Melet Mercantile New York

Beachy outpost of a Soho showroom with vintage collectibles like rare surfboards and special accessories stylists like to fight over.

  Fashion, Hard-to-Find Lines, Limited Editions

September 8, 2009

Gravel & Gold San Francisco

An eclectic boutique for ’70s-chic vintage finds from the likes of Lagerfeld and Dior, unusual yet charming housewares, and the shop’s own line of accessories made with Al’s Attire in North Beach.

  Mission, Fashion, Private Parties

September 8, 2009

Lola y Maria New York

Festive frocks, vintage pieces, and indie designers (especially young Latino newcomers) showcased in a modern-styled boutique.

  Downtown, Fashion, Ecofriendly, Indie Designers

September 8, 2009

Rose Bowl Flea Market Los Angeles

L.A. outsiders may be perplexed to hear folks say they’re dying to get to the Rose Bowl in the middle of July. It’s got nothing to do with football, but with acres and acres of bargaining to be done, the area’s biggest monthly flea market can definitely feel like a contact sport.

  North Central, Fashion, Vintage

September 8, 2009

Knee Deep Vintage Chicago

  Pilsen, Fashion, Hipster, Indie

September 8, 2009

Hollander & Lexer New York

Owners of antiques store Darr extend their quirky, eclectic taste for vintage finds into men’s clothing in a retail space, adorned with busts, across the street.

  BoCoCa, Fashion, Indie Designers, Local

September 8, 2009

What Goes Around Comes Around New York

Find carefully selected, well-edited vintage treasures or shop store’s flirty, bohemian, eponymous line.

  Downtown, Fashion, Vintage